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Properly adjusted seat head restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of head. |
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The driver should drive with both hands on the steering wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions
B. 11 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions
C. 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock positions |
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| A. 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions |
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When adjusting the driver’s seat for best driving posture, set the seat in an upright position where your body is about how far from the steering wheel?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches |
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A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat) should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20 pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through three years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B |
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The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort.
B. above the pelvis so it doesn’t touch the top of the thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly. |
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| C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and the shoulder belt above the belly. |
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The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck |
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The sign at the right means: [image]
A. Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging.
B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and proceed into traffic at regular speed. |
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| A. Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging. |
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What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above. |
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The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area. |
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| B. You are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. |
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It is illegal to park:
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
B. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. Both of the above. |
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The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will hold true at:
A. Speeds up to 30 m.p.h.
B. Any speed.
C. Speeds up to 55 m.p.h. |
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Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
A. The lane nearest the left curb.
B. The lane nearest the center of the street.
C. The lane nearest the right curb. |
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| A. The lane nearest the left curb. |
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Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction to allow a minimum distance of:
A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. Safely away from the bicycle. |
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When entering an interstate highway, you should:
A. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe.
B. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH before entering traffic lane.
C. Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. |
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| C. Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. |
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Emergency crossovers on the interstate are legal in Tennessee for:
A. Making a U-Turn when you missed your exit.
B. Turning around when no others are present.
C. Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only. |
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| C. Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only. |
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Interstate driving demands require the driver to:
A. Have a complete awareness of higher speed driving
B. Constant alertness by the driver
C. Both of the above. |
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Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:
A. Helps you stop faster.
B. Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering control.
C. Keeps the brakes hot and prevents them from freezing. |
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| B. Locks the front wheels causing the loss of steering control. |
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When driving in foggy conditions, do not put your headlights on high beam because:
A. The light from the fog creates blurry vision on your eyes.
B. Approaching vehicles won’t be able to see your oncoming vehicle.
C. Low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles. |
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| C. Low beams provide greater visibility and you can be better seen by other vehicles. |
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Driving at night is:
A. Safer because of less traffic and less distractions.
B. More hazardous because your range of visibility is limited by your headlights.
C. Safer and allows you to increase your speed while adjusting to road conditions. |
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| B. More hazardous because your range of visibility is limited by your headlights. |
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Driving while under the influence of drugs carries:
A. The same penalty as for alcohol
B. A lesser penalty than for alcohol.
C. Absolutely no penalty at all. |
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| A. The same penalty as for alcohol |
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If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
A. One hour
B. Two hours
C. Three hours |
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As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:
A. More intoxicated
B. More sober
C. More coordinated |
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Implied Consent Law means:
A. If asked, you will take a test to determine alcohol or drug content in the blood.
B. The laws apply even without any signs, markings or signals present at an intersection.
C. The owner of the vehicle will carry proper insurance. |
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Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
A. Alertness and concentration
B. Reaction time and coordination
C. All of the above are affected. |
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| C. All of the above are affected. |
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If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an accident report to the Department of Safety within:
A. 10 Days
B. 20 Days
C. 48 Hours |
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If you are not the first at the scene of accident and your help is not needed, what should you do:
A. Slow down to calm your nerves.
B. Stop and look for your own curiosity.
C. Drive on and do not interfere with procedures. |
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| C. Drive on and do not interfere with procedures. |
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A driver license may be revoked or suspended for:
A. Frequent convictions of traffic law violations resulting in 12 or more “points” within a 12 month period
B. Fraudulently altering a driver license
C. Both of the above |
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